An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
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- Bruce Kidd
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Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Thanks for sharing the update, I've ben wondering why we haven't heard anything from him or about him.
Sending you good vibes Rick.
Dave
Sending you good vibes Rick.
Dave
'10 ATB 2:27, Boston 3:43, Missga 3:42, Sulphur Spring 25k, Niagara 50, ITT,Toad 50, Marine Corp M,
09 Chilly 1:43; ATB 2:37, Boston 3:50, Missuga Mara 3:49, Run for Toad 25k 2:22, Oakville half 1:51, Detroit 3:45
'08 Chilly 1:42; ATB 2:31; Miss Mara 3:43, Westover, Erie (DNF), Detroit 3:36
'07 Chilly 1:45, Detroit 3:50
'92-93 Half 1:27; Detroit 3:10, Boston 3:56
09 Chilly 1:43; ATB 2:37, Boston 3:50, Missuga Mara 3:49, Run for Toad 25k 2:22, Oakville half 1:51, Detroit 3:45
'08 Chilly 1:42; ATB 2:31; Miss Mara 3:43, Westover, Erie (DNF), Detroit 3:36
'07 Chilly 1:45, Detroit 3:50
'92-93 Half 1:27; Detroit 3:10, Boston 3:56
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Sending Rick speedy recovery vibes!!! You are an inspiration to us all and we are behind you all the way!!!
2014 Races
Chilly Half Marathon Mar.2 - made it to the finish line
Mississauga Half Marathon - May 4
Philladelphia Full Marathon - Nov.23
Chilly Half Marathon Mar.2 - made it to the finish line
Mississauga Half Marathon - May 4
Philladelphia Full Marathon - Nov.23
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Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Okay, this is a tough one in which to find a positive spin... Rick: If you hang up the elite marathon circuit, you might be interested in trying an ultra. More fun and costs less per K...
Hey! I said it was tough!
Hey! I said it was tough!
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
sorry to hear this, but my best healing vibes sent for a good recovery.
Rick has been a great inspiration.
You would think rather than being bored sitting in his chair, he would be surfing RM and saying hi....but maybe that would be mentally hard.
Rick has been a great inspiration.
You would think rather than being bored sitting in his chair, he would be surfing RM and saying hi....but maybe that would be mentally hard.
In order to catch a fish, you have to drink like a fish.
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Thanks for posting this update Doug. I just want to thank everybody from running mania and I appreciate all of those good vibes. Runners are such great people. It is hard to find a positive sometimes but the accident could have been so much worse or I could have died. I went through some really frustrating times and rough patches along the way but the glass remains half full for me . I have been through the mill you could say but I plan on coming back better than ever. To be honest one of the ways that I got through this is I applied the same work ethics that I put into running, into my rehab. I was determined to get my arm working again. My last MRI showed that the bone infection had disintegrated some of my bone (no wonder why it hurt so much) so I am waiting for that to heal up.
I really miss running and I can't wait to see you on the trails again soon!
Never give up!
Rick
I really miss running and I can't wait to see you on the trails again soon!
Never give up!
Rick
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Thanks for checking in Rick!
You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
Is the infection still there or has that been killed off?
You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
Is the infection still there or has that been killed off?
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Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Jwolf wrote:You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
x100
On the books for 2017:
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote:Jwolf wrote:You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
x100
X another 100. Good luck on your continued recovery.
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Jwolf wrote:Thanks for checking in Rick!
You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
Is the infection still there or has that been killed off?
I'm not sure yet, hoping it is and that it won't come back though.
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
flexrun wrote:I really miss running and I can't wait to see you on the trails again soon!
You'll be back!! Good luck with the rehab and getting your life back soon.
Nicholas
Events in 2018
Walking, Yoga, Soccer scrimmages and whatever else I can do
Hip replacement on September 10....now doing a variation of the None to Run plan
Events in 2018
Walking, Yoga, Soccer scrimmages and whatever else I can do
Hip replacement on September 10....now doing a variation of the None to Run plan
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
So sorry to hear about the prolonged recovery, but it is amazing that you can stay so positive. Best of luck for a successful recovery.
2014: the year of new awesomeness!
Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche Half March 22 - done
Calgary Marathon Wild Rose 50k June 1 - done
Stampede Road Race 5k July 6 - done
Magrath sprint tri July 12 - done!!
Jog for the Bog 10k July 27 - done
Seawheeze Half Marathon August 23 - done
Subaru Banff Sprint Triathlon September 6 - done
Blitz Duathlon September 21 - registered
Portland Marathon October 5 - registered
Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche Half March 22 - done
Calgary Marathon Wild Rose 50k June 1 - done
Stampede Road Race 5k July 6 - done
Magrath sprint tri July 12 - done!!
Jog for the Bog 10k July 27 - done
Seawheeze Half Marathon August 23 - done
Subaru Banff Sprint Triathlon September 6 - done
Blitz Duathlon September 21 - registered
Portland Marathon October 5 - registered
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Hammie wrote:So sorry to hear about the prolonged recovery, but it is amazing that you can stay so positive. Best of luck for a successful recovery.
+1
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Jwolf wrote:Thanks for checking in Rick!
You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Sending positive vibes your way, Rick. We are behind you!
2014 Races:
Around the Bay 30K - DNS
ORW Marathon - 3:38:11 - PB & first BQ!!!!
Personal Bests:
Marathon - May 2014 - 3:38:11-----30K - Mar 2013 - 2:37:42----1/2 Marathon - Oct 2013- 1:38:53----10K - Oct 2012 - 45:31-----5K - Feb 2009 - 22:21
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
DougG wrote:Jwolf wrote:Thanks for checking in Rick!
You have a great attitude and continue to inspire.
+1!
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
So glad you checked in, Rick.
This is exactly what the pros do! I remember Lisa Bentley saying the same thing after she had an injury a few years ago.
flexrun wrote:To be honest one of the ways that I got through this is I applied the same work ethics that I put into running, into my rehab. I was determined to get my arm working again.
This is exactly what the pros do! I remember Lisa Bentley saying the same thing after she had an injury a few years ago.
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
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Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Adding my positive vibes for you Rick. Having a positive attitude is important for recovery. Hope you are up and at em' soon.
Professional Hugger.
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